Instances of Indian batsmen scoring more than 300 runs in a match in test cricket

Only two Indian batsmen have hit more than 300 runs in an innings in test cricket.

Only two Indian batters, namely Virender Sehwag and Karun Nair, have hit a triple ton in test cricket. While Sehwag notched up two triple tons in his career, Karun Nair slammed one. Sehwag is one of the only four batters in the history of test cricket to have recorded two triple centuries.

While India have had only two test triple centurions so far, there are a few other notable names who have scored more than 300 runs combined in the two innings of a test match. Many Legendary names are part of this elite list of Indian cricketers.

Instances of Indian batsmen scoring more than 300 runs in a match in test cricket:

1 . Sunil Gavaskar 344 vs West Indies, Port of Spain, 1971

Legendary Indian opening batter Sunil Gavaskar announced himself to the world with a magnificent double century against West Indies at Port of Spain in 1971. This was his fourth test match and he ended up getting the highest aggregate in a test match by an Indian batter – his record still stands in Indian cricket.

Gavaskar scored 344 runs in the match – 124 runs in the first innings and 220 in the second innings.

2. VVS Laxman – 340 vs Australia, Eden Gardens, 2001

Hailed as India’s crisis man during his playing days, VVS Laxman’s herculean effort against Australia at Eden Gardens was one of the most inspiring innings in Indian cricket that forced a change in the entire generation’s mindset that they can, too, thump the mighty Australians.

VVS Laxman was the second Indian to score more than 300 runs in a test match. Laxman’s 281-run knock is one of the most famous innings in the history of the game. He scored 59 in the first innings.

3. Rahul Dravid – 305 vs Australia, Adelaide, 2003

Former Indian batter Rahul Dravid scored 305 runs in the Adelaide test against Australia in 2003. Dravid’s knocks helped India win the test at Adelaide Oval. He scored 233 runs in the first innings and remained unbeaten on 72 in the second innings, helping India chase down the target of 230 runs with four wickets in hand.

4. Sachin Tendulkar – 301 vs Australia, Sydney, 2004

Sachin Tendulkar’s double century against Australia in Sydney is a masterclass for any batter on restraint and patience. Sachin scored 301 runs in the Sydney test, scoring a double ton (241*) in the first innings and 60* in the second innings. Tendulkar didn’t hit a single cover drive boundary during his double century as he aimed to avoid edging to the slips.

5. Virender Sehwag – 309 vs Pakistan, Multan, 2004

This was Virender Sehwag’s first triple ton. He became the first-ever Indian batter to cross the 300-run mark in a single test innings. Sehwag earned the nickname ‘Sultan of Multan’ after this knock against Pakistan in 2004. He smacked 39 fours and six sixes in his knock. Sehwag scored 309 runs in 375 balls against a strong Pakistan bowling attack. He didn’t get to bat again in the match as India won by an innings.

6. Sourav Ganguly – 330 vs Pakistan, Bengaluru, 2007

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly’s highest test aggregate in a match is 330 runs. He scored a double ton in the first innings against Pakistan in Bengaluru in 2007 and then fell short of a century by just nine runs in the second innings. Ganguly recorded scores of 239 and 91 runs in that game.

7. Virender Sehwag – 319 vs South Africa, Chennai 2008

Virender Sehwag is the only Indian batter with two triple tons in his test career. His second triple century came against South Africa in Chennai in 2008. The opener scored 319 runs in 304 balls, smashing 42 fours and five sixes during his marathon innings. India didn’t get to bat in the second innings as the match ended in a draw.

8. Karun Nair – 303* vs England, Chennai 2016

Right-hand batter Karun Nair is India’s second test triple centurion. Despite notching up a triple hundred, Nair has played only six test matches in his career.

He scored 303* in India’s only innings in the 2016 Chennai test against England. India won the test by an innings and 75 runs. Sadly, he didn’t get many opportunities after his epic feat.

9. Rohit Sharma – 303 vs South Africa, Visakhapatnam 2019

Rohit Sharma scored a century in each innings against South Africa in the Visakhapatnam test in 2019. Sharma’s total aggregate from that game was 303 runs, after scoring 176 in the first innings and 127 runs in the second innings. He smashed 13 sixes in the game. India won the match by a massive margin of 203 runs.

(All stats updated till 12th August, 2024)

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